Japan rips apart Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup rugby final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven players scored a try for Japan in an overwhelming 62-24 rout of Tonga on Sunday that advanced the Asian men's rugby side into the Pacific Nations Cup final. Tries by Amato Fakatava, Hayate Era,...
USA qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after victory in Denver
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after defeating Samoa 29-13 in the fifth-place play-off of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 on Sunday, 14 September, in Denver,...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Autumn Nations Series.The squad assembles today (Sunday 14th September)...
Kolbe sets sights on Pumas after Boks return to SA with Freedom Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFleet-footed Cheslin Kolbe, who scored a brace in the Springboks’ record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington over the weekend, was understandably happy after the game, but he wasted...
Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with...
RWC2025 | Captain Sam Monaghan, head coach Scott Bemand and Eve Higgins react after Ireland lose to France
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Sam Monaghan, head coach Scott Bemand and Eve Higgins react after Ireland lose to France in their quarter-final at Sandy Park on Sunday. Sam Monaghan, captain On how tough the result is to...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Semi-finals preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, hosts three matches this weekend, as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals Series gets under way. Samoa and USA kick off what is set...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Canada beat Wallaroos to set up semi-final against New Zealand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada beat Australia 46-5 at Ashton Gate on Saturday to set up a Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final against six-time champions New Zealand. Story of the match It was an even start in Bristol as Canada's...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Australia reaction (head coach Yapp, captain Palu)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Australia captain SiokapesiPalu and head coach Jo Yapp after they were defeated 46-5 by Canada in the quarter-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday Siokapesi Palu, captain On the match:"I've...
CAN 46-5 AUS: Canada reaction (Player of the Match de Goede, head coach Rouet, captain Tessier)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments by Canada's Mastercard Player of the Match Sophie de Goede, head coach Kevin Rouet and captain Alex Tessier after they reached the Rugby World Cup semi-final with a convincing win over Australia. Mastercard...
